Sermons on Light Things:

Some Things Only Babies Should Do

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Why we need revival

Introduction My daughter is really close to walking on her own. The other night as we were trying to get her to take some steps, it occurred to me the reasons we need revival. Baby Christians need revival because it can jump start some spiritual growth. In a few nights of focused ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006

Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Four Things You Can't Do

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

There are at least four things in the book of Hebrews that you cannot do without it.

There are at least four things in the book of Hebrews that you cannot do without it: I. Shedding of Blood - Heb. 9:22 "Without shedding of blood is no remission of sins." Read also: Rom. 5:6-9, Heb. 9:12-14 II. Faith - Heb. 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please God" III. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Things The Devil Don"T Like

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 22, 2008

a short sermon on some things the devil don"t like let me give you 10 things,,add more if you would like.

TITLE SERMON 10 THINGS THE DEVIL DON"T LIKE TEXT 1ST PETER 5:8 (HE DON"T LIKE) 1.THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS LUKE 2 2.THE BLOOD OF JESUS 1ST PETER 1:18 3.THE RISEN AND OPEN TOMB OF JESUS MAT.28-1-6 4.THE COMING AND BLESSED HOPE OF JESUS TITUS 2:13 5.GOSPEL PREACHING ROM. 1:16 A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

5 Facts About Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by James Lacey on Feb 13, 2008

A message about the importance of doing the right things in life.

2ND SAMUEL 6:1-11 #1- GOD IS ALWAYS ABLE TO FIND PEOPLE WHO ARE WILLING TO DO THE RIGHT THING. 2ND SAMUEL 6:1-2 #2- THE ONLY WAY TO DO THE RIGHT THING IS TO FOLLOW GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS. 2ND SAMUEL 6:3 #3- YOU CAN’T ALWAYS TELL BY OUTWARD APPEARNACES IF PEOPLE ARE REALLY DOING THE RIGHT THING. 2ND ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Called Her "A Good Thing" Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

God wants you to understand His purpose for woman from the beginning. He has so many things for you to bless your life. Learn to walk as a Godly woman from this sermon.

1. Understand why God created women. a. Helpmeet b. Fulfill His plan and purposes in the earth Genesis 2:7 Genesis 2:18 Genesis 2:22 Genesis 5:2 Adam had charge of the Garden and he loved God, but God has no peer. Therefore, Adam was “alone”, because he had no peer. For love to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The God Who Makes All Things New

Contributed by Philip Gill on May 31, 2008

Even with its outrageous characters and weird scenery the Book of Revelation does have relevance for us today. We can look around us and name some of the beasts that plague us – terrorism, global warming, severe drought, rampant consumerism,and so on.

I have a love hate relationship with the telephone. Real phones I mean not these mobile ones with which I simply have a hate relationship. On one occasion when I was just beginning in ministry I answered a phone. On the other end was a voice of a man who wanted to come and discuss the Book of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

7 Things God Hates (Part One) Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 10, 2008

Looking at the character of man that is not pleasing to God. It is in our best interest to allow the Lord to take these things out of our lives.

7 Things that God Hates(Part one) Proverbs 6:16-19 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to a moment about what proverbs 6 calls the seven things that God hates or the 7 abominations of God. 1.Pride 2. Lying 3. Shedding of innocent blood 4. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Art Thou A Master Of Israel, And Knowest Not These Things? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 20, 2008

This sermon looks at Nicodemus’ ignorance as a religious leader as a springboard for teaching the necessity of the new birth.

Introduction: One of my favourite stories is of a new pastor was asked to teach a boys class in the absence of their regular Sunday School teacher. He decided at the outset to see what the boys knew and so he asked little Johnny during Bible class who broke down the walls of Jericho. Little Johnny ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When God's People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 2, 2008

What’s going on when the saints sin?

When I put my faith in Jesus Christ decisively at the age of 21, God spoke a sentence into my consciousness that I will never forget: “You’re forgiven. Go and sin no more.” From the moment that lightning bolt realization struck, I’ve never doubted God’s complete forgiveness. That simple ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Things To Do In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007

5 Things we need to do i order to be a highly effective Christian

THINGS TO DO IN ORDER TO BE A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: We are always searching for something more effective, something to do the job better. Magazines, shows, radio stations, etc. are full of contests, trials, and surveys seeking to find the best of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Things To Know In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007

This message looks at what we need to know in order to be highly effective on our Christian Walk. Effectiveness is important to us, and it is important to God. We are looking for the most effective way of doing things, the most effective treatment,

Things To Know In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian How many of you read the article I had in the bulletin last week? 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Last Thing Before I Go Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2008

Jesus left us the Holy Spirit to empower us to accomplish the great commission.

One Last Thing Before I Go Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: While I was in Bible College, I had a professor who was famous for saying at the end of class, "One last thing before we go." The problem was, his one last thing usually lasted another 15-20 minutes, which made you late ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Little Things Can Make A Big Difference Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

2008 Palm Sunday Message

(Slide 1) As I reflected on the dramatic reading this week, I remembered a visual presentation of a familiar story that I saw this past week that reminds us that little things can make a big difference. ‘A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God